Big Tech faces a historic legal showdown. A major trial over social media addiction has begun and could reshape the technology industry. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before a jury for the first time over claims that social media harms young people. His testimony came more than four years after leaked internal documents suggested the company knew its platforms could…

U.S. stock futures rose as investors reacted to signs of limited but positive progress in diplomatic talks aimed at de-escalating tensions in the Middle East. The news lifted market sentiment, signaling cautious optimism among traders and analysts. Market experts say that even modest steps toward resolving regional conflicts can have a strong impact on investor confidence. The gains in futures…